2026 AOA Think Tank Workshops Sponsors
The Australian Olive Association extends its gratitude to the following sponsors for their generous support of the 2026 AOA Think Tank Workshops. This essential backing enables the delivery of cost-effective workshops to major olive-growing regions across Australia.
If you are interested in learning more about the various levels of sponsorships that are available, please contact Gerri Nelligan at [email protected] or on+61 408 525 798.
Marksman Smart Pumps - Platinum Sponsor
Marksman Smart Pumps designs mobile smart pump and control systems for the olive oil industry, designed, built and supported right here in South Australia.
As a hands-on engineer working directly with local producers, David understands that quality can't be compromised - our systems are engineered to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain product purity through every stage of transfer, blending, and bottling.
We're proud to be Platinum sponsor of the 2026 Olive Industry Think Tank Workshops and support an industry built on craftsmanship and care."
P: 0410 554 836
Smart Commercial Energy - Gold Sponsor
Smart Commercial Energy is Australia's leading commercial solar and battery provider and a trusted partner of Australian agricultural businesses. Since 2012, we’ve delivered robust financial outcomes for our customers, while championing the role of affordable energy in driving cost savings and emissions reductions.
We go the extra mile to help organisations achieve energy independence through innovative strategies, cutting-edge technologies, and exceptional customer service.
Our services include:
- Rooftop and ground-mount solar systems
- Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
- Solar irrigation
- Solar management and maintenance
- EV charger installation
More than just a solution provider, Smart are an energy partner working alongside you to reduce your carbon footprint and energy expenditure.
Talk to one of our energy experts today to discover how we can help set your business up for a cleaner, more resilient future.
P: 02 9057 9710
Mount Torrens Holdings - Gold Sponsor
Authorised agent for OMT and Falco Olive Milling Systems in Australia and New Zealand
Quality. Efficiency. Taste.
We understand the blood, sweat and tears that go into an olive harvest because we live it ourselves, year after year. As the family behind Rio Vista Olives, we grow and mill our own olives to produce premium extra virgin olive oil and are trusted by fellow growers and premium EVOO producers to mill their olives too.
Like so many growers and producers across our industry, we are always striving to make the best possible olive oil from every harvest. That pursuit led us to Officine Meccaniche Toscane (OMT). We installed an OMT system in our own mill, and its performance convinced us to represent the brand and make the same technology available to other producers on that journey.
That confidence came from results. Take one example - EVOOs produced using our OMT mill have won Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Show at the Australian International Olive Awards four times between 2021 and 2026.
Founded in Tuscany in 1936, OMT manufactures flexible, technologically advanced systems for mills of all sizes. Depending on the model and configuration, OMT technology includes two-phase extraction with little or no added water, temperature-controlled knife crushing and systems that eliminate the traditional final vertical separator. These features help limit heat, water contact and oxidation, preserving aroma, polyphenols and the complexity of the finished oil while maintaining excellent extraction efficiency.
Together, the OMT and Falco ranges allow us to offer solutions for boutique producers through to large commercial mills.
Whether you are establishing a new mill, expanding production or upgrading existing equipment, talk to Mount Torrens Holdings about the right processing solution for your operation.
P: 0407 974 357
Modern Olives - Silver Sponsor
Modern Olives is a leading independent analytical laboratory experienced in the olive industry since 2006. Everything we do is focused on providing outstanding service to our customers as well as being a contributor and leader in the modern olive industry. Our laboratory is available to all growers, oil traders, marketers and researchers who require their olive oils, table olives or olive derivative products tested. Throughout the entire process, from planning groves to testing oil quality, our team provides professional, olive-specific technical advice.
P: 03 5272 9570
Eclipse Enterprises - Silver Sponsor
Eclipse Enterprises (Australia) Pty Ltd has been an importer, wholesaler, and distributor of professional horticultural equipment for over 40 years. We have been a primary supplier to the Olive Industry during that time.
Our brands and partners include CAMPAGNOLA srl, who pioneered pneumatic olive harvesters, secateurs and loppers and are now better known for their award-winning Alice Electromechanical Olive Harvesters. CAMPAGNOLA re also reinvigorating the electric secateurs market with the new cordless electric pruning range, and now is introducing a “cordless” electric harvester with plug in batteries. This is perfect for the smaller grower.
P: 08 8351 8611
Horticulture Innovation Australia - R&D Event Partner
Horticulture Innovation Australia (Hort Innovation) is a not-for-profit, grower-owned research and development corporation (RDC) for Australia’s $17 billion horticulture industry. It invests around $154 million in research and development and marketing programs annually to provide benefit to the 37 industry levies it supports and the wider community.